Sous Chef

Stoke-on-Trent | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Fresh food. Brilliant people. Exceptional standards.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team at a leading corporate workplace in Stoke-on-Trent.

We’re looking for a hands‑on chef with a genuine passion for fresh food, strong kitchen skills and a real eye for detail. Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll help deliver delicious, beautifully presented food and a consistently excellent experience for our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring creativity, organisation and positive leadership to a professional workplace kitchen while enjoying a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

• Support the Head Chef in the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes to consistently high standards
• Bring creativity and flair to menus, food presentation and daily specials
• Help lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, consistency and service
• Support stock control, ordering, portion management and food waste reduction
• Work closely with the wider catering team to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step
• Confident cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, quality ingredients
• A positive, supportive approach to leading and developing others
• Excellent organisation and the ability to remain calm during busy service
• Good understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen compliance
• Commercial awareness and pride in producing food that looks as good as it tastes

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Your birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials and company celebrations, including our Summer Awards and Christmas Party
• Learning, development and opportunities for career progression

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent contract caterer, creating fresh, creative food and exceptional hospitality experiences in some of the UK’s most prestigious workplaces. We are a Certified B Corp and a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture built around quality, care and ambition.

If you’re a passionate Sous Chef who loves great food and takes pride in leading by example, we’d love to hear from you.